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a rapid turning about on an axis or central point
the Earth completes a single rotation around its axis in approximately 24 hours
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Recent Examples of rotation
Several critics have questioned Redick's decision-making during the playoff series, especially his handling of the team's rotation.
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025
The starting rotation of Skubal, Jack Flaherty, Jackson Jobe, Casey Mize, and Reese Olson is fourth in the league in starter ERA (3.17), just .01 behind the Kansas City Royals.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Starting out as a starter and then being out of the rotation, having to fight for it again.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2025
At times Sunday night, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra was reduced to playing 6-foot-5 Haywood Highsmith in his power rotation, with Highsmith going a surprising 39:37.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2025
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025
The starting rotation of Skubal, Jack Flaherty, Jackson Jobe, Casey Mize, and Reese Olson is fourth in the league in starter ERA (3.17), just .01 behind the Kansas City Royals.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Starting out as a starter and then being out of the rotation, having to fight for it again.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2025
At times Sunday night, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra was reduced to playing 6-foot-5 Haywood Highsmith in his power rotation, with Highsmith going a surprising 39:37.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotation
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Wicked, wicked stuff (velocity, spin rate, break), being a Dodgers pitcher … and, alas, fragility and breaking down.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
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Its first-thing-in-the-morning timing means that its content is well situated to set the news agenda—or to relay the administration’s spin.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2025
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As policymakers debate the future of the dollar amid a mounting debt crisis, financial professionals concerned about its long-term value can begin adopting sound money principles today, positioning themselves and their clients ahead of the curve.—
Sanford Mann,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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For instance, earlier this month stocks sank and bond yields rose, particularly on the longer end of the curve, Chaudhuri pointed out.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
30 Apr. 2025
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According to The New York Times, early turnout was sparse, though not surprising given the tiny voter roll of 279 individuals.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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And as the credits roll, Joel’s not with Ellie anymore.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Four-wheel independent double-wishbone suspension, anti-roll bars, and four-wheel disc brakes with 14-inch wheels were standard.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2025
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2025
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The perfect pasta twirl, the soft collapse of cake, the crunch when cutting into a loaf of sourdough—these are the moments when the best silverware sets really earns its place at the table.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
3 Apr. 2025
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Her movements were understated and free, her presence magnetic — graceful twirls one moment, piercing eye contact the next.—
Sara Ibrahim,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2025
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There’s one particular aspect fascinating experts: The solar boom is a grassroots revolution and almost none of it is in the form of big solar farms.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
1 May 2025
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Recommended Dignity As war with Russia drags on, Ukrainians wage parallel ‘revolution of dignity’ So, too, the Iranians, with whom Mr. Trump’s envoy held a fourth round of nuclear talks over the weekend.—
Ned Temko,
Christian Science Monitor,
1 May 2025
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Listen to this article 4 min Heidi Klum (Getty Images) Heidi Klum posted a cheeky Instagram reel of herself tanning topless poolside on a lounge chair, wearing nothing but a pair of black bikini bottoms.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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Broberg’s goal counts, Morgan Barron’s highlight reel called back Winnipeg called a timeout after Broberg’s first-period goal — not because it was rattled but to buy time.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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“Rotation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotation. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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